How Parents’ Trauma Leaves Biological Traces in Children
Adverse experiences can change future generations through epigenetic pathways After the twin towers of the World Trade Center collapsed on September 11, 2001, in a haze of horror and smoke,…
Focusing on Mental Imagery Helps Teens Break Free From Negativity
Summary: A new study reports that negative rumination can be improved by using mental imagery for teens. The researchers reported that mental imagery improves negative affect and helps regulate the nervous…
Is loneliness really as damaging to your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day?
Vivek Murthy, the US surgeon general, recently warned that “being socially disconnected” has a similar effect on mortality as smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day. This statement was widely reported…
4 ways to mentally reset when you’re feeling anxious
How do we regain calm when we’re feeling anxious? Neuroscientist Dr Emilia Molimpakis reveals her four-step method. When you’re in the midst of anxiety’s grip, it can feel like an all-consuming,…
10 simple ways to help combat loneliness
Loneliness is on the rise, with devastating consequences for our mental and physical health according to new research. Here, are the best expert-approved ways to get connected As the poet…
The Mental Health Benefits of Spring Cleaning
Spring is a season of new growth, freshness and transition. In this guest post from Mia Barnes from Body+Mind magazine, we reset the button on your home, life and self-care and…
Is Your Emotional Wellbeing Related to Your Gut Health? New Study Reveals Possible Link in Women
Summary: Gut bacteria have been linked to positive emotions, such as happiness and hopefulness, and good emotion management skills. Researchers have discovered that people who suppress their emotions have a less…
Are you ready to forgive? A new study shows letting go is good for health.
Research conducted across five countries shows that when forgiveness is taught, practiced and achieved, the result is better mental and overall well-being Early in his career as a marriage counselor,…
When other people’s anxiety makes you miserable, here are 4 ways to cope
Begin with compassion, identify the patterns, create consistent boundaries and scaffold instead of accommodate Advice by Tracy Dennis-Tiwary April 6, 2023 at 6:00 a.m. EDT If you struggle with anxiety, you can…
What happens in your brain when you’re in love?
Decades of research finds that love’s reaction inside the brain models our basic needs for well-being You can’t eat. You can’t sleep. Your stomach and heart flutter when this person…
